Papoutsanis S.A. is a leading Greek manufacturing company with 150 years of history, experience and know-how in personal care products. The company operates one of the largest and most advanced vertically integrated production plants in Europe, delivering daily innovations and high-quality products, using raw materials that raise the bar for quality in both the Greek and international markets. We are looking for an Environment, Health & Safety Lead whose main responsibilities will include: Developing, implementing, and monitoring EHS programs and policies to ensure a safe work environment and full compliance with Greek legislation and corporate standards.Organizing and conducting regular plant inspections and EHS audits, identifying potential hazards, and ensuring the timely implementation of preventive and corrective actions.Conducting risk assessments and leading incident and near-miss investigations to determine root causes, prevent recurrence, and foster a "Zero Harm" culture across the plant.Managing CAPEX projects, equipment investments, and technical improvement initiatives.Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental management systems and collaborating closely with Quality and Production teams to align EHS protocols with GMP and internal procedures.Liaising with regulatory authorities and external agencies regarding EHS matters, handling external inspections, and ensuring all statutory reporting is accurate and up to date.Delivering EHS training and awareness programs for employees, ensuring the proper use of PPE, high housekeeping standards, and adherence to safety guidelines.Managing and coordinating the EHS compliance of contractors, subcontractors, and third parties on-site, ensuring they abide by all applicable laws and internal regulations.Monitoring EHS performance indicators, maintaining accurate records, analyzing data and preparing periodic reports for management review. Required Qualifications: University degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering.5+ years of experience in an EHS role within an industrial environment (experience in FMCG, cosmetics, or chemicals will be considered a strong asset).In-depth knowledge of Greek occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation, risk analysis methodologies, and accident prevention measures.Solid understanding of safety and environmental management systems.Eligible for an authorized signature (statutory Safety Technician right) according to Greek legislation.Familiarity with quality systems (ISO / GMP / HACCP) is highly desirable.Very good command of MS Office and experience in preparing technical reports and EHS documentation.Very good command of Greek and English, both written and spoken.Hands-on mindset, strong observational and analytical skills, ability to prioritise, effective communication with cross-functional teams, and a continuous improvement mentality. We offer: Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and skills.Participation in a group private insurance scheme.Performance-based bonus.Dynamic and modern industrial work environment in a growing company.Career development opportunities and continuous training in modern technologies.People-centric culture with a strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork.
Papoutsanis S.A. is a leading Greek manufacturing company with 150 years of history, experience and know-how in personal care products.
The company operates one of the largest and most advanced vertically integrated production plants in Europe, delivering daily innovations and high-quality products, using raw materials that raise the bar for quality in both the Greek and international markets.
We are looking for an Environment, Health & Safety Lead whose main responsibilities will include:
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring EHS programs and policies to ensure a safe work environment and full compliance with Greek legislation and corporate standards.
- Organizing and conducting regular plant inspections and EHS audits, identifying potential hazards, and ensuring the timely implementation of preventive and corrective actions.
- Conducting risk assessments and leading incident and near-miss investigations to determine root causes, prevent recurrence, and foster a "Zero Harm" culture across the plant.
- Managing CAPEX projects, equipment investments, and technical improvement initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental management systems and collaborating closely with Quality and Production teams to align EHS protocols with GMP and internal procedures.
- Liaising with regulatory authorities and external agencies regarding EHS matters, handling external inspections, and ensuring all statutory reporting is accurate and up to date.
- Delivering EHS training and awareness programs for employees, ensuring the proper use of PPE, high housekeeping standards, and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Managing and coordinating the EHS compliance of contractors, subcontractors, and third parties on-site, ensuring they abide by all applicable laws and internal regulations.
- Monitoring EHS performance indicators, maintaining accurate records, analyzing data and preparing periodic reports for management review.
Required Qualifications:
- University degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in an EHS role within an industrial environment (experience in FMCG, cosmetics, or chemicals will be considered a strong asset).
- In-depth knowledge of Greek occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation, risk analysis methodologies, and accident prevention measures.
- Solid understanding of safety and environmental management systems.
- Eligible for an authorized signature (statutory Safety Technician right) according to Greek legislation.
- Familiarity with quality systems (ISO / GMP / HACCP) is highly desirable.
- Very good command of MS Office and experience in preparing technical reports and EHS documentation.
- Very good command of Greek and English, both written and spoken.
- Hands-on mindset, strong observational and analytical skills, ability to prioritise, effective communication with cross-functional teams, and a continuous improvement mentality.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and skills.
- Participation in a group private insurance scheme.
- Performance-based bonus.
- Dynamic and modern industrial work environment in a growing company.
- Career development opportunities and continuous training in modern technologies.
- People-centric culture with a strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork.
Papoutsanis is one of the largest manufacturers of soap and liquid cosmetics in Europe. Holding the largest integrated production unit in the Balkans.It owns one of the largest verticalised and most technologically advanced production facilities in Southeast Europe and continuously produces innovative, top-quality products with raw materials that consistently raise the bar on quality in both the Greek and international markets. Our customers include major retail chains, multinational companies engaged in hygiene and hotel product distribution, hotels and others.Guided by the key axes of sustainability, innovation, exportive orientation, respect for our historic past and 150 years of know-how and constant presence in the domestic and international markets, the Company plans its future on daily basis through a strategic model for action based on four main lines of business:
Branded Consumer Brands (Karavaki, Aromatics, Natura, Arkadi)
Hotel Brands (Olivia, Olive Care, Good to Declare, Olivia Thinks among others)
Third-Party and Private Label Manufacturing for international suppliers and retailers.
Specialized Soap Noodles for its industrial clientele.
The company has been listed in the Athens Exchange (ATHEX) since 1972.Papoutsanis is dedicated in developing unique new products as well as finding new efficient ways to do so. Being credible is all about trying every day, to honor the promises we make to our customers and to ourselves. It is hard work but the recognition and certificates we are receiving encourages to work even harder.
Papoutsanis is one of the largest manufacturers of soap and liquid cosmetics in Europe. Holding the largest integrated production unit in the Balkans.
It owns one of the largest verticalised and most technologically advanced production facilities in Southeast Europe and continuously produces innovative, top-quality products with raw materials that consistently raise the bar on quality in both the Greek and international markets. Our customers include major retail chains, multinational companies engaged in hygiene and hotel product distribution, hotels and others.
Guided by the key axes of sustainability, innovation, exportive orientation, respect for our historic past and 150 years of know-how and constant presence in the domestic and international markets, the Company plans its future on daily basis through a strategic model for action based on four main lines of business:
- Branded Consumer Brands (Karavaki, Aromatics, Natura, Arkadi)
- Hotel Brands (Olivia, Olive Care, Good to Declare, Olivia Thinks among others)
- Third-Party and Private Label Manufacturing for international suppliers and retailers.
- Specialized Soap Noodles for its industrial clientele.
The company has been listed in the Athens Exchange (ATHEX) since 1972.
Papoutsanis is dedicated in developing unique new products as well as finding new efficient ways to do so. Being credible is all about trying every day, to honor the promises we make to our customers and to ourselves. It is hard work but the recognition and certificates we are receiving encourages to work even harder.
